An Extragastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in the Omentum With Peritoneal Seeding Mimicking an Appendiceal Mucinous Cancer With Carcinomatosis
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. These tumors tend to present most frequently in the stomach, followed by the small intestine. GISTs can also arise from the omentum, retroperitoneum, mesentery, or pleura and are termed extr...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Coloproctology
2014
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4022759/ |